Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.21
Unhappiness on Awakening from the Dream
“When Govinda saw that the Lord had not yet risen, he awakened Him. Understanding that He had only been dreaming, the Lord was somewhat unhappy.”
What the purport teaches
- Govinda noticed that the Lord had not yet risen.
- He awakened Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who then understood that He had only been dreaming.
- The Lord was somewhat unhappy after awakening from the dream of being with Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Read this verse alongside the preceding one and note the change in the Lord’s feelings.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s unhappiness suggest about how precious the dream was to Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.